Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Large Animal Veterinary Services in Cannington, ON
Cannington Veterinary Services has been dedicated to delivering superior animal health management solutions since 1995. Our team of experienced veterinarians provides mobile veterinary care for dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, and goats across Durham, York, and Simcoe regions, as well as the City of Kawartha Lakes. We combine advanced veterinary medicine with compassionate care, offering 24-hour emergency services and preventative health programs tailored to large animals.Our practice emphasizes integrity, community support, and continuous professional development to ensure optimal outcomes for both animals and their owners. With decades of collective experience, our veterinarians specialize in equine dentistry, animal chiropractic, and dairy herd health management while maintaining a commitment to exceptional customer service.
Services
Large Animal Veterinary Services
Emergency Care
Herd Health Programs
Equine Dentistry
Pregnancy Diagnosis
Mobile Veterinary Services
Calf Health Programs
Export Certification
Animal Chiropractic
Surgical Procedures
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We provide 24-hour emergency veterinary services for large animals
- Our team includes certified specialists in equine dentistry and animal chiropractic
- Mobile services cover multiple regions including Durham and York
- We offer CFIA-accredited programs for cattle export and herd health
- Veterinarians have combined experience spanning over 75 years
Associations and certifications
- CFIA
Services
Large Animal Veterinary Services
Our mobile veterinary practice specializes in treating cattle, horses, sheep, and goats with comprehensive medical and surgical care. We provide on-farm clinical exams, routine procedures, and emergency interventions while maintaining focus on preventative health strategies. Our services combine modern veterinary techniques with practical farm animal management experience to optimize herd health and productivity.
Emergency Care
We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary response for critical animal health situations across our service area. Our team maintains readiness to address acute medical conditions, traumatic injuries, and obstetrical emergencies with mobile diagnostic equipment and treatment supplies. Emergency services prioritize rapid assessment and immediate intervention to improve outcomes for livestock and equine patients.
Herd Health Programs
Customized herd health management plans include vaccination protocols, deworming schedules, and reproductive monitoring tailored to specific farm needs. We implement evidence-based preventative strategies using DairyCOMP analysis and Canadian Quality Milk Program standards. These programs enhance animal welfare while improving economic efficiency for dairy and beef producers.
Equine Dentistry
Specialized dental care for horses includes manual and power float procedures to address dental abnormalities. Our services maintain proper oral health through routine examinations and corrective treatments that improve feed efficiency and overall well-being. We combine traditional techniques with modern equipment to ensure comfortable, effective dental maintenance for equine patients.
Pregnancy Diagnosis
We perform ultrasound examinations for pregnancy confirmation and fetal development monitoring in cattle, horses, and small ruminants. This service supports breeding programs through accurate gestational dating and early detection of reproductive issues. Our mobile ultrasound equipment enables on-farm diagnostics that inform herd management decisions and improve breeding success rates.
People
Dr. Allison Doherty
Veterinarian
Dr. Doherty graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2011 and joined as practice owner in 2016. She brings expertise in equine care and large animal medicine while maintaining active involvement in local agricultural communities.
Dr. Brent McLaughlin
Veterinarian
With veterinary experience since 1993, Dr. McLaughlin specializes in equine dentistry and has served the practice since 1998. He combines generational farming knowledge with modern veterinary techniques for comprehensive large animal care.
Dr. Erin Branigan
Veterinarian
Dr. Branigan graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2015 after completing an equine internship in Wisconsin. Her background includes competitive equestrian experience and specialized training in equine medicine.
Dr. Rachel Shanahan
Veterinarian
Certified animal chiropractor since 2014, Dr. Shanahan has served as practice owner since 2012. She provides integrated care for equine and bovine patients while maintaining active involvement in local sports communities.
Dr. Rod Schell
Founder
Establishing the practice in 1995, Dr. Schell built the mobile veterinary service from a solo operation to a multi-veterinarian team. He continues part-time work focusing on dairy medicine and surgical cases.
Questions
What types of animals do you treat?
We treat dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and other farm animals including pot-bellied pigs and donkeys through our mobile veterinary service.
Do you offer emergency services after hours?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency veterinary care for urgent animal health situations across our service area.
What preventative health programs are available?
We offer customized vaccination programs, deworming schedules, reproductive monitoring, and DairyCOMP analysis for herd health management.
Are your veterinarians specialized in specific areas?
Our team includes certified specialists in equine dentistry and animal chiropractic, with additional expertise in dairy herd health and surgical procedures.
What areas do you serve?
We provide mobile veterinary services throughout Durham Region, York Region, South End of Simcoe County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Reviews (7)
Kayla Kidd
Dec 22, 2021
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Amazing veterinary team! Dr.Brent has been working with our livestock! He’s the absolute best and goes above and beyond for his clients! Highly recommend this Clinc
Chantel K.
Jul 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Always amazing service! All the vets are extremely knowledgeable and caring.
Always amazing service! All the vets are extremely knowledgeable and caring.
Marek Jurkowski
May 24, 2021
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I am very new to farm animals goats donkeys horses hobby farm for my daughter. Had some difficulties with goats chronic issues. I am extremely grateful I have found this place. I am most impressed how supportive they are, no matter when, they are always available to help. They have guided me through helping to do whatever I can to my abilities. And if something I cannot handle they will be there to take over. I am also very impressed how fair the prices are when they come out to my farm. There should be a new Category 6 Stars for businesses like this that absolutely exceed every aspect.
Julie Curran
Jul 26, 2020
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We called around the area and they were the only ones that would look at our little Magnalitsa pig. Dr.McLaughlin was kind and helpful. He came out to us, practiced good social distancing and prevention measures during this difficult pandemic. Big Thank You to the friendly secretary and to the vet! Love Lola
Jay H.
Jun 05, 2020
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Called around 9pm as my dog was having a seizure and the lady was short and rude with me on the phone like I was inconveniencing her. After a long questionnaire with her she then said they'd call me right back. When I asked approx how long she said"it'll be whenever we can" and let me go rudely. that was three weeks ago and still haven't heard a peep back. Thank god for the vet in Peterborough who saved my dogs life as this vet obviously didn't find my dogs life or death health issue at the time important to them. Change your receptionist because she sounds like you're inconveniencing her when
Robin Kinsey
Jul 26, 2016
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Brent is the best! He is amazing at what he does and the secrateries are amazing. I highly recommend this place
Krissy Hall
Apr 01, 2016
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Dr Brent was amazing with my mare's dental work! They fit me into the schedule quickly and he showed me what he was doing and explained everything! Thank you so much! I'm a new client and I'm not using anyone else now
